Description

The Arduino GPRS/GPS Tracker Shield is based on Quectel’s M95 GSM/GPRS module with L96 GNSS/GPS. Built-in unique QuecFOTA™ technology allows M95 to update the firmware remotely. Additional features such as integrated TCP/IP protocol stacks, serial multiplexer and enhanced AT commands guarantee fast and reliable transmission of data and SMS via GSM/GPRS network and extend the functionality of the application at no additional cost. Combining advanced AGPS called EASY™ (Embedded Assist System) and proven AlwaysLocate™ technology, L96 fully meets the industrial standard and provides greatly reduced TTFF and ultra-low power consumption. EASY™ technology allows L96 to calculate and predict orbits automatically using the ephemeris data (up to 3 days) stored in internal flash memory, so the module can fix position quickly even at low signal levels and provide low power consumption. With AlwaysLocate™ technology, L96 can adaptively adjust the ON/OFF time to achieve balance between positioning accuracy and power consumption according to the environmental and motional conditions. Its super performance makes L96 ideal for automotive, industrial and consumer applications. Extremely low power consumption makes it easier to be applied to power sensitive devices, especially portable applications. We combined these two awesome modules on one board to make location-based applications on Arduino.

Features

1. Embedded GSM/GPRS and GNSS antennas, can be connect external antennas optionally 
2. Advanced power and sleep controls for battery and solar powered applications
3. Industry’s highest level of GNSS sensitivity, accuracy and TTFF(Time to First Fix) with the lowest power consumption
4. TTFF (Time to First Fix) ,Cold Start: <15s average, Warm Start: <5s average   
5. L96 GNSS module supports multiple positioning and navigation systems including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, SBAS (including WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS and GAGAN), QZSS, DGPS, and AGPS.  
6. M95  Quad-band GPRS module supports GSM850MHz, EGSM900MHz, DCS1800MHz and PCS1900MHz
7. L96 module features embedded logger function provides a position log capacity of more than 16 hours  
8. Easy sense 3D FIX, Geo-Fence, 1PSS status via GNSS output pin connected to Arduino
9. CR1220 GPS/GNSS Back-up Battery holder at the bottom side of the board
10. External Active GNSS Antenna Connector (Solder Required)
11. Less than 100 nanoAmps consumption when the power of Shield is disabled via Disable Pin
12. Micro SIM Card supported
13. GNSS Module Control Pins: 1PPS, 3D Fix, Force On, Geo-Fence, Reset
14. GPRS Module Control Pins: Status, PowerKey 
15. LEDs: 1PPS, 3D FIX, Power, Status, Netlight
16. Buttons: Powerkey, User

 

Key Applications

1. Vehicle Management
2. Security and asset tracking
3. Bike sharing
4. Smart parking

 

Technical Details

Electrical

Pinout

 

 

Layout

 

 

Pin Descriptions

Arduino Pin	Function	Description
A0	3D FIX	The 3D_FIX is assigned as a fix flag output. The pin will output a high voltage level to indicate successful positioning.
A1	DISABLE	By driving this pin to a HIGH level, the power of the whole board can be disabled
A2	STATUS	The STATUS pin is used to indicate the operation status of M95 module. It will output LOWlevel when the module is powered on.
A3	PWRKEY	The module can be turned on by driving the pin  BG96 PWRKEY to a HIGH-level voltage more than 500ms then pulling it down. You can apply the same process to power down to the module if it already powered up.
D9	USER BUTTON	This pin is pulled-up by default. When button is pressed, pin switches to LOW.
D8	M95 RX	This pin functions as the serial data output from the module for UART communication. Software Serial used.
D7	M95 TX	This pin functions as the serial data input to the module for UART communication. Software Serial used.
D6	USER LED	Active HIGH, to switch on the USER LED, the pin’s state should be HIGH.
D5	1PPS	Pulse per second output. Pulse per Second (PPS) can be used for time service.
D4	FORCE ON	Logic high will force module to be woken up from backup mode.
D3	GEO-FENCE	Can be used by GEO-FENCE application in need of.
D2	GNSS RESET	L96 module can be restarted by driving the RESET pin to a HIGH level voltage for a certain time and then releasing it.
13	GNSS RX	UART communication that connected to software serial port of Arduino
15	GNSS TX	UART communication that connected to software serial port of Arduino

 

Mechanical

Dimensions

Github Repository

Arduino GPRS/GPS Tracker Shield Github Repository

Package Includes

• • 1x Sixfab GPRS/GPS Tracker Shield for Arduino